What you’ll do
- Conduct routine visual inspections on all life support systems
- Monitor Life Support Systems (LSS) and ensure ideal operation of equipment
- Perform and assist with preventative and corrective maintenance, repair, and replacement of LSS equipment
- Problem solve and resolve mechanical failures and LSS inefficiencies
- General housekeeping duties including keeping work spaces and equipment clean and professional in appearance
- Assist with teaching and training biologists and engineers on all aspects of LSS installation, maintenance and repair
- Assist with writing SOP’s for operation of or preventative maintenance on equipment
- Assist third-party facilities contractors on all large exhibit LSS
- Assist with installations of equipment upgrades and new equipment pertaining to LSS
- Maintain all back-up equipment inventory
- Maintain and organize all tools for the husbandry department
- Work with leadership and biologists to develop, coordinate and complete projects
- Assist with R & D and completion of exhibit development projects and training of exhibit enhancement techniques
- This position has been identified as having Safety Critical and Authorized Operator requirements
- Assist with Water Quality analysis and other lab duties
- Other duties as assigned
What you’ll bring
- Prior experience operating aquatic filtration systems including but not limited to sand filters, ozone generators, heat exchangers, pumps, foam fractionators, and U.V. filters is preferred.
- Basic knowledge in plumbing PVC. Electrical knowledge is a plus. Must be able to lift 50 pounds
- Excellent observation and verbal and written communication skills
- Previous husbandry experience is helpful.
- Demonstrated ability to work as part of a team in a constantly changing environment as well as individually, with minimal supervision
- Ability to learn quickly through hands-on experience
- Knowledge and ability to use hand and power tools
- Dive certification from a recognized S.C.U.B.A. training organization preferred or the ability to become certified
- Ability to travel, when necessary, usually not to exceed four weeks at one time.
- Ability to work a flexible schedule, weekends are mandatory once trained and may include evenings and holidays. Ability to respond to emergencies on an on-call basis.
- ALLSO LSS and Water Quality Certification level 1 or the ability to obtain certification.
- Must be able to drive a vehicle and maintain a valid driver’s license.
- Working knowledge of Excel, Word, Outlook preferred
- Ability to communicate to visitors, vendors and staff effectively and professionally
Who You Are
You are someone who strives for excellence in all you do. You are friendly and communicate well with all levels of employees. You are excited about joining a company that operates as a team, all working together to achieve the same company goals.
What you’ll get
- Comprehensive benefits plan through Cigna
- 2 weeks’ vacation, 1 week personal time, 1 week sick time, 8 paid holidays; all based on a full calendar year
- 401(k) with company match and Profit-Sharing Plan after 3 months of service
- Day one access to fully funded tuition and tuition assistance programs through our GROW U program
- Free admission and 24 General Admission tickets annually, to be used by family and friends
- Complimentary tickets to local attractions when available
- 30% Discount in our Retail and Photo areas and in-house food vendors
- Training and development
Special Requirements:
- S Successful completion of pre-employment drug screening and background check
- Ability to sit and stand for long periods of time. Ability to climb stairs, ladders, bend and stoop, and work safely in wet and slippery conditions
Note: This position will involve exposure to inclement weather, dust, potentially dangerous and unpredictable animal species, and potentially hazardous machinery, restraint devices, and toxic chemicals and drugs. Occasional use of protective clothing or equipment is required. (e.g., Goggles, mask, gloves, and gowns)
About us:
As a Herschend Family Entertainment property, Adventure Aquarium is in the business of creating memories worth repeating by greatly exceeding guest expectations, serving others, creating emotional connections, and seeking constant improvement. Stewardship, guest satisfaction, and team member satisfaction are our core areas of focus. We aim to be a great place to work for great people by leading with patience, kindness, humility, respect, unselfishness, forgiveness, truthfulness, and trust. Together, we will create emotional connections that will last a lifetime!
Adventure Aquarium, A Herschend Family Entertainment Property, maintains a continuing policy of non-discrimination in employment. Herschend is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination based upon race, color, sex, age, religion, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, as well as any other category protected by law. Furthermore, it is our policy to provide equal opportunity to individuals with disabilities and protected veterans in all phases of the employment process and in compliance with applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations. This policy of non-discrimination shall include, but not be limited to, the following employment decisions and practices: recruiting, hiring, promotions, demotions or transfers, layoffs, recalls, terminations, rates of pay or other forms of compensation; selection for training, including apprenticeship; and recruitment or recruitment advertising.
